Which is one of the Four Noble Truths?

Everyone suffers; it’s part of life.

What's the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhists follow Buddha's teachings exactly.

guilds formed on interests and talents

What are the first three steps of The Eightfold Path?

Right thought, right intent, right speech

The four varnas were …

Vaisyas, Brahmins, Kshatriyas & Sudras

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Mr. Z Ch. 9 Ancient India Quiz

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1
Major contributions of the Mauryan and Gupta empires include:
All of the above
Science and Mathematics
The spread of Buddhism
Astronomy
2
An Indian prince.
monsoon
subcontinent
raja
language family
3
Which is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Karma determines the kind of life you will have next.
Suffering is unique to India
Everyone suffers; it’s part of life.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
4
The universal spirit worshiped by Hindus
dharma
karma
Brahman
reincarnation
5
What is Ahimsa?
Hurt everyone
It is a believe in defending your territory
Do not hurt others
It is a Chinese dish
6
A religion founded in ancient India by the religious teacher Buddha.
nirvana
Jainism
dharma
Buddhism
7
A group of similar languages
communication group
language family
communication family
language group
8
What's the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhists follow Buddha's teachings exactly.
Theravada Buddhists reject Buddhist teachings.
Mahayana Buddhists reject Buddhist teachings.
Mahayana Buddhists follow Buddha's teachings exactly.
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Ancient sacred writings of India
guru
Hinduism
Vedas
Sanskrit
10
A Buddhist shrine, usually dome-shaped.
Bhagavad Gita
stupa
Vedas
pilgrim
11
The rebirth of the soul
reincarnation
karma
Jainism
dharma
12
Religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being
Jainism
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
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A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
subcontinent
plateau
isthmus
island
14
A person who travels to holy sites.
pilgrim
stupa
Bhagavad Gita
Vedas
15
A major religion that developed in ancient India.
Reincarnation
Christianity
Brahman
Hinduism
16
A person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society.
caste
dharma
karma
varna
17
A seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia
Gupta
Typhoon
Hurricane
Monsoon
18
The first written language of India
sands
sanskirt
sanskrit
cuneiform
19
What were jatis?
guilds formed on interests and talents
colored Indian cloth
the Confucian values of loyalty to elders and authority
taxes paid by conquered peoples to continue native religion
20
Who developed the current form of Jainism?
Mohandas Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
Mahavira
21
What are the first three steps of The Eightfold Path?
Right thought, right intent, right effort
Right thought, right intent, right speech
Right thought, right thought, right thought
Right thought, right intent
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A state of perfect happiness and peace
Nirvana
Moksha
Meditation
Enlightenment
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What was the Bhagavad Gita?
Poetic work
Law book
Educational book
Ancient ruler
24
A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives:
stupa
nirvana
karma
dharma
25
The four varnas were …
Vaisyas, Brahmins, Kshatriyas & Sudras
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vishnus & Vaisyas
Brahmaputra, Brahmins, Sudras & Himpaats
Mohenjo-Daro, Guru, Harappas & Brahmaputras
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Another name for a teacher in ancient India
philosopher
professor
guru
mentor

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